Announcing the 2011 Five Ten “Dog Days of Summer” contest at Rock/Creek!

Well, it’s that time of year again: our “Dog Days of Summer” photo contest is here, and we want to see your favorite crag dog photo!

At the end of July, we’ll choose from the submissions and select our favorite. The lucky photographer will receive a free pair of Five Ten shoes, and we’ll use your photo on Rock/Creek’s home page and Five Ten’s home page to promote our “Dog Days of Summer” Five Ten sale in August! Check out last year’s Flickr album for ideas.

Encourage your friends to “like” your submission, and the most-liked pooches will be evaluated by Rock/Creek and Five Ten. If your dog has a cool story, be sure to tell us about it so we can take that into consideration. Oh, and your photo must include an actual dog, or we’re just going to delete it and say mean things about you.

The Important Fine Print Legal Stuff:

I acknowledge the following: By entering this contest, I grant Rock/Creek and Five Ten the right to use the submitted photographs for the Dog Days of Summer Photo Search, in any medium (including the internet and video), now and in the future, for any purpose that supports the promotional missions of Rock/Creek or Five Ten.

This includes, but is not limited to, materials used for educational, promotional, advertising, or fundraising purposes, as well as the use of my name when publishing the photos. I specifically decline payment or other consideration for granting these rights.

* Special note: If you don’t have a Facebook account — seriously? — you can also email your submission to us directly.